Distance From Malé International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, MLE - DUR Distance

The distance from Malé International Airport (MLE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 3651 miles or 5876 kilometers or 3171 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Malé ( Maldives ) to Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malé and Durban takes around 8 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malé International Airport, Malé, Maldives to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 8 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MLE - DUR

Kilometers		5876 km
Statute Miles		3651 miles
Nautical Miles		3171 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 23 minutes

Malé International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - MLE to DUR Flight Path

Location of Malé International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Malé to Durban nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malé, Maldives and Durban, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Malé, Maldives and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLE - DUR

Time difference between Malé (Maldives) and Durban (South Africa) is 3 Hours.
Durban time is 3 Hours behind Malé.

Location	Local Time
Malé (Maldives)	2025-01-03, 11:38:07 +05
Durban (South Africa)	2025-01-03, 08:38:07 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Malé International Airport (MLE / VRMM) Malé, Maldives

Destination

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa